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UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on civil, criminal law and transparency by Election Commission (Week 116)Subscriber Only
August 31, 2025 17:04 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 2 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.
Knowledge Nugget: What you must know about India’s green hydrogen plants for the UPSC examSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 11:40 IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the state’s first green hydrogen plant. Where are the other green hydrogen plants in India? Why is hydrogen called the fuel of the future? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on removal of the chief election commissioner, metropolitan council and more (Week 124)Subscriber Only
August 31, 2025 17:02 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
UPSC: From colonial roots to constitutional bodySubscriber Only
August 21, 2025 12:35 IST
As the UPSC gears up for the Mains on August 22 and prepares to mark its Centenary Year on October 1, it’s time to look back at the formation of this constitutional body - how it has evolved and how it continues to uphold a fair and merit-based recruitment system.
UPSC Mains 2025 Ethics Paper Revision Checklist: Top 15 ethical issues aspirants shouldn’t miss for theory and case studiesSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 18:53 IST
UPSC Mains 2025 is just a few days away. Check out these Ethics topics covering burning current affairs issues and recurring themes beyond concepts and definitions. Are they part of your revision notes?
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on Global Plastics Treaty negotiations and brain-computer interfaces (Week 116)Subscriber Only
August 31, 2025 17:01 IST
UPSC Mains GS 3: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025-2026? Sharpen your Mains answer-writing skills with GS-3 questions. Thought process and answer structure included. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.
Knowledge Nugget | Sustainable Aviation Fuel : How is it relevant for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 17:32 IST
UPSC Current Affairs: India’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant will start production by year-end. But what exactly is sustainable aviation fuel? What's its significance? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the ISCC CORSIA.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise static quiz: History and Culture MCQs on popular literary works on India’s freedom struggle (Week 122)Subscriber Only
August 21, 2025 16:39 IST
UPSC CSE Prelims History MCQs: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims? Try the daily UPSC Essentials quiz on History and Culture, featuring questions with detailed explanations and references.
UPSC Mains Exam 2025 Special Expert Talk: How to master Social Issues in General Studies papers?Subscriber Only
August 18, 2025 14:02 IST
UPSC expert Pranay Aggarwal shares strategies to tackle Social Issues in Mains — an often neglected yet most important area — using the '7Cs' and 'FRIENDS' frameworks. To show real-world application, we break down a key recurring theme: Women’s Issues. A must-read for UPSC Mains aspirants before appearing for the exam.
Knowledge Nugget: Top highlights of PM’s Independence Day speech you can’t miss for the UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 10:34 IST
UPSC Current Affairs: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech packed numerous important announcements. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the speech with other important facts that you must note for your exam.
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | August 11 to August 17, 2025Subscriber Only
September 2, 2025 11:17 IST
Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week for your Prelims and Mains preparation? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the SHRESTH index, Rabies, Key takeaways from PM's Independence Day speech, Alaska Summit, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on ‘Axis of Resistance’, EU, Equator Prize 2025 and more (Week 123)Subscriber Only
August 31, 2025 16:58 IST
UPSC Prelims Daily Subject MCQs: Test your knowledge with today’s UPSC Essentials quiz on International Relations — brush up for UPSC Prelims 2026.
UPSC Ethics Simplified | Can compassion bridge the gap between humans and animals?Subscriber Only
August 20, 2025 12:47 IST
UPSC Ethics: In a refreshing shift, today we explore ethics not through theory, but through the power of a story. The author also offers a warning: be prepared to have your ethics tested, especially when viewing simultaneous events through the lens of compassion. Don't miss the post read question.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | August 10 to August 16, 2025Subscriber Only
August 16, 2025 21:04 IST
UPSC Prelims Weekly Current Affairs MCQs: Kickstart your UPSC Prelims prep early—begin with current affairs for a strong foundation. Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top 15 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.
UPSC Key: PM’s Independence Day Speech, Deep Ocean Mission and Critical technologySubscriber Only
August 16, 2025 18:50 IST
Why is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech important for the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as self-reliance in critical technology and the new civil and criminal laws for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 16, 2025.
The world this week | India sticks to its multi-alignment policy as Trump-Putin talks end; Israel presses on to ‘bury’ idea of Palestinian stateSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 12:37 IST
From Indian markets reeling under US tariffs and Delhi edging closer to Moscow and Beijing, to Israel pressing ahead with its expansion of occupation from Gaza to the West Bank, a lot has happened in the world this week.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on factors are contributing to the proliferation of jellyfish, stranding of whales and more (Week 123)Subscriber Only
August 31, 2025 16:57 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on Chola empire and relationship between extreme rainfall, landslides, and flash floods (Week 115)Subscriber Only
August 31, 2025 16:55 IST
UPSC CSE Mains 2025: Are you preparing for Civil Services Exam? Here are questions from GS paper 1 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.
Knowledge Nugget : Why ‘SabhaSaar’, AI tool for Gram Sabha, matters for your UPSC examSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 10:21 IST
On this Independence Day, the government launched the AI-powered ‘SabhaSaar’ for Gram Sabhas. What are its features, and what other digital initiatives are in place for Gram Panchayats?
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, E20 fuel, Stagflation and more (Week 123)Subscriber Only
August 31, 2025 16:54 IST
UPSC Economy Quiz (Week 122): Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
Aurobindo Ghose: From revolutionary nationalist to spiritual visionarySubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 10:44 IST
On Aurobindo’s birth anniversary (August 15), let’s revisit his views on Swaraj, dharma, and passive resistance. How did his conception of nationalism differ from being merely a political programme, and in what ways did he infuse it with religious and spiritual dimensions?
UPSC Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 Economy topics aspirants shouldn’t missSubscriber Only
August 21, 2025 18:31 IST
UPSC Mains 2025 is just a week away—are your economy basics and current updates exam-ready? Here's the top 15 economy topics checklist for GS Paper-III covering the must-revise concepts and recent developments.
Knowledge Nugget: What President’s invite box to Independence Day guests contains — A quick look for UPSC examSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 19:04 IST
President’s ‘At Home’ invite to Independence Day guests showcases popular art forms from eastern states. Which art forms are included? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, also learn about the invitee box sent during this year’s Republic Day celebrations.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on dial-up internet, Artemis Accords and more (Week 123)Subscriber Only
August 31, 2025 16:53 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
Stories of India’s freedom struggle through Tagore, Premchand and MantoSubscriber Only
August 14, 2025 12:51 IST
On 79th Independence Day, we explore how fiction offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of India’s freedom struggle - from Rabindranath Tagore’s Ghare Baire to Munshi Premchand’s Karmabhumi to Saadat Hasan Manto’s Tamasha and 1919 ki ek Baat and more.
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